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Autobiographies

Find inspiration for a wide range of the best autobiographies and books about people themselves and their memories. Here are autobiographies about some of the world's most exciting people and how their life story has been. Autobiographies are stories written or told by the person themselves. It is not necessarily famous people who write books about themselves, but also quite ordinary people who have something important at heart to tell. But also if the person has experienced or achieved something unique in life that may be interesting to others. Find the best autobiographies below for your next reading.
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  • - Diaries and Letters of Etty Hillesum [1941-43]
    by Etty Hillesum
    £16.49

  • by Monty Roberts
    £9.49

    We learn how, through his relationship with various horses, he gradually developed the methods which enabled him to communicate with horses in their own language, a silent language of gestures similar to sign language: the unique art of the horse whisperer.

  • by Bruce Lee
    £15.49

    This book draws on Lee's own notes, letters, diaries and training logs to present the full extent of his training methods. They include nutrition, aerobics, isometrics, stretching, and weight training.

  • by Chandler Burr
    £9.49

    In the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief and James Gleick's Genius, The Emperor of Scent tells the story of Luca Turin, an utterly unusual, stubborn scientist, his otherworldly gift for perfume, his brilliant, quixotic theory of how we smell, and his struggle to set before the world the secret of the most enigmatic of our senses.

  • by Deryck Whibley
    £18.99

  • by Kelly Bishop
    £15.49

    Kelly Bishop's long, storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, including her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line and her memorable appearance as Jennifer Grey's mother in Dirty Dancing, but it is her iconic role as the matriarch Emily in the ever-popular, groundbreaking television series Gilmore Girls that may well have defined her legacy. Gilmore Girls continues to garner audiences to this day, the series and Bishop herself remaining well-covered in media outlets. Even now, Bishop still takes on parts working alongside famed showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino in such shows as Bunheads and the hit series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the final season of which just debuted in spring 2023. Each role enabled Kelly to create some of the most three-dimensional female characters "of a certain age" in an industry that has historically relegated actresses to simply the ingenue or the mother.Bishop's revealing memoir THE THIRD GILMORE GIRL delves into her life on the stage and behind the screen, sharing some of her greatest stories and life lessons. She will recount her early transition from dance to acting, winning a Tony, the hardship of marrying young to a compulsive gambler, the career moments that changed her life, losses of dear friends and colleagues, enduring her second husband's battle with cancer and death, and marching for women's rights, among many other pivotal experiences. Unlike some show business memoirs, THE THIRD GILMORE GIRL is not a dry, name-dropping exercise in listingKelly's credits but rather a rich exploration of her highs and lows. It is the memoir of a smart, fearless, versatile performer whose talent and spirit have earned her an enduring place in pop culture history. With no interest in retiring, Kelly looks back on the seventy-nine years she's lived so far and ahead to her future with remarkable insight, perspective, and humor, beautifully captured in THE THIRD GILMORE GIRL. Including a generous collection of personal and professional photographs, this is a warm, unapologetic, spirited book spotlighting the unique voice of a woman whose roles have left indelible impressions on her audiences for decades--and she isn't done yet.

  • by Britney Spears
    £8.99

    The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

  • by Lady Colin Campbell
    £21.99

    Meghan and Harry The Real Story: Persecutors or Victims provides the reader with genuine insight into the consequences of the couple's choices through her recognition of what it has taken them to get there, including infuriating the late Queen and jettisoning close family as well as friends and colleagues.

  • by Dan Ariely
    £9.49

  • by Alex Dowsett
    £11.49 - 16.49

  • by Lisa Marie Presley
    £18.99

    Untitled Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley.

  • by Lionel Barber
    £21.99

  • by Michael McDonald
    £18.99

  • by Simon Cambers
    £11.99 - 23.49

  • by Dean Karnazes
    £9.49

    The inspiring story of Dean Karnazes, an internationally recognised endurance athlete who has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits.

  • by Drew Binsky
    £14.99

    "Just Go offers readers the adventure of a lifetime, presenting not only the tricks Drew himself used in his trips, but also the best-kept secrets from every corner of the world. Just Go is equally a practical handbook for globetrotters and aspiring travelers as it is an intimate and heartwarming celebration of people and cultures all over"--

  • by Mike Cormack
    £20.49

    The definitive guide to the band offering song-by-song analysis, full chronology and gig guide, full bootleg guide, and exclusive interviews with surviving members Pink Floyd formed in London in 1965, signed with EMI in 1967, and recorded their first album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, which was released to immediate acclaim in the same year. Since then, the band has released 15 studio albums and sold over 250 million records. Their eighth album, Dark Side of the Moon, is the highest-selling British album in the world (and fourth overall), at over 40 million copies. Their last album, The Endless River (2014), has sold over ten million copies, and founder members Roger Waters and Nick Mason still (separately) tour the world. Indeed, they hardly need an introduction: their profile remains very high, with millions of fans around the world. Everything Under the Sun will be a high-level, fully sourced and footnoted analysis of the music of Pink Floyd (akin to Revolution in the Head by Ian Macdonald about The Beatles), and the first serious survey of the group's work and achievements. As such, it will also be a cultural history of the UK, seen through the prism of the band. While there is a plethora of books about Pink Floyd and by Pink Floyd former members, none are truly comprehensive or do what this book seeks to do. Some give bald introductions to the songs with analysis, others give stories and anecdotes, and potted histories. But Everything Under the Sun will be the definitive book. In addition to a song-by-song analysis, it will include exclusive band interviews, a full chronology and gig guide, and a full bootleg guide. It will be the go-to book for any Pink Floyd fan.

  • by Crystal Hefner
    £16.99

  • by Hua Hsu
    £9.49

  • by Anna Funder
    £9.49 - 15.49

  • by Dick Strawbridge
    £9.49 - 16.99

  • by Jade Angeles Fitton
    £9.49 - 14.99

  • by Eric Blehm
    £18.99

  • by Barbara Winton
    £9.49

    Read the book that inspired upcoming major motion picture starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter.'Remarkable' - the Guardian Sir Nicholas Winton rescued 669 Jewish children from Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia at the brink of World War II. Most never saw their parents again. This is his story.In 1938, 29-year-old 'Nicky' cancelled a ski holiday and instead spent 9 months masterminding a seemingly impossible plan to rescue hundreds of children and find them homes in the UK. There are around 6000 people who are alive today because of him.What motivated an ordinary man to do something so extraordinary? This book, written by his daughter, Barbara, explores the 106-year life of an incredible humanitarian, a man whose astounding feats only came to public light decades later. His legacy is to encourage us all to act when we see injustice or need, and to remind us that every one of us can change the world for the better.'If something is not impossible, then there must be a way to do it.'

  • by Emma Baxter-Wright
    £74.99

    With images of the eight houses' most timeless and celebrated designs, plus captivating text on the personalities and lives of the creative geniuses behind the brands, The Little Guides to Style Collection is the quintessential collection that will delight any fashion lover.

  • by Mark Stielper & Johnny Carter Cash
    £28.49

  • by Dolly Parton
    £28.49

    A beautifully illustrated celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive.In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton's life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes - she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her "Coat of Many Colors") and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today.Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.

  • by Peter Hince
    £21.99

    For 13 years, Peter Hince lived the rock 'n' roll dream. As head roadie for Queen he had a front row seat and backstage pass to some of the greatest moments in music.Now, he is opening up his incredible archive and sharing hundreds of photographs and mementoes - many never seen before - as well as stories and memories from life inside rock 'n' roll history.Queen Uncovered is packed with images and ephemera from this truly unique collection, covering life on the road and in the studio, backstage and on-stage, relaxing at parties, filming iconic music videos and much more besides.

Autobiographies and their knowledge

Autobiographies are books that most often deal with the author himself. It is about people who have been through wild and eventful moments. Usually we have to dive far down, or at least know each other well, before we tell very personal stories. After all, it is not something we would tell a stranger in everyday life, so personal, are these autobiographies. It is excellent to be able to learn from each other so that the experiences and traumatic times we go through are not in vain. Of course, this is also something we can learn from, but autobiographies give you the knowledge you need to avoid the mistakes they end up making. In addition, it also contains stories about people they have been close to and how those relationships have changed. It is not always about learning in autobiographies, it can also be about understanding the human being behind. We are all incredibly complex people and that is evident in autobiographies. Autobiographies are books that take us very close to human nature, it gives us details that we would not otherwise get in a normal conversation.

The experiences and moments we all have, are where autobiographies shine about the mentality, such as the highest athletes have. These are books written both for the author's own sake but also the reader's. It is about quid pro quo, a two-sided coin that benefits one's own recovery (the author) and the reader. When we write down our thoughts, we quickly get rid of everything that keeps us down. That weight can be incredibly heavy and can therefore be very healthy to get rid of once in a while. A positive is that you know someone can read it, and get a whole lot of information from it, and perhaps learn what they should and should not do in certain situations. Take, for example, ‘Mamba Mentality’ a book about the late Kobe Bryant, it is said that his mentality was invincible and completely bulletproof. Something that we all strive to achieve, and that is exactly what autobiographies are all about. The innermost thoughts in a man. Autobiographies can also give you insight into your favorite celebrity life, understand them and see what makes them the person they are. We are all interesting and unique in our own way, through experiences and the knowledge or skills we possess.

Many of the books also consist of well-known quotes from many different people through political stories and the celebrity world.

Elon Musk has written an autobiography back in 2016, which deals with the giant tech companies he has managed to create. Including PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla and SolarCity. It is a deep look into how he has managed to do this and what it required from his own life. It is said that we have to sacrifice a lot to reach a high position in life. Great autobiography, which is a great place to start if you are into this topic.

As mentioned, autobiographies are a great tool for learning from others, and many of the stories are written by people who have had a tough upbringing. It is to their own advantage to understand how they have done it and what it requires of them. Try and dive into some of our autobiographies today!

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